Backrest, Removing and Installing

Backrest, Removing And Installing

WARNING: Before starting work on seats, connect VAS 5094 airbag adapter.

Fabricating removal tool:







- Bend screwdriver - 1 - with width - 2 - (3.5 mm) and dimensions - A - (20 mm) and - B - (max. 15 mm).
- Remove seat.







- Turn adjusting wheel - 1 - from behind until you can see one of the adjusting wheel catches (direction of arrow A). If necessary, use flashlight.
- Attach removal tool - 2 - and pull in direction of arrow - B -.
- Turn adjusting wheel an additional 120 degrees.
- Attach removal tool - 2 - and pull in direction of arrow - B -.
- Remove adjusting wheel.







- Remove bolts - 2 - (2x).
- Pull bottom of trim piece - 1 - out slightly and detach upward out of front and rear brackets.







- Move belt buckle forward.
- Push through pins - 2 - (2x) toward inside.
- Push pin - 1 - in to first detent.
- Remove trim piece - 3 -.
- For vehicles with seat heaters, disconnect harness connector under seat and detach from brackets.







- Remove bolts - 1 - (4x).
Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft.lb)
- Lift off backrest.

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove brake wheel - 3 - because it is part of the backrest frame.